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Attention restoration theory

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A psychological theory explaining how exposure to natural environments restores cognitive functioning and reduces mental fatigue through feelings of awe and fascination.

AP course connection

Topic Tv8adfegitHzGdQDXAce5: Big Idea 1: Question and Explore

Unit iyb4wO1yStfNOCWb

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